Jack in the Box is truly living up to its reputation as the founder of National Drive-Thru Day. They're not just celebrating; they're revolutionizing the drive-thru experience. Their new drive-thru-only prototype in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is crushing it with average weekly sales of $43,000. This 1,350-square-foot marvel features a double y-lane drive-thru, a walk-up window for ordering, and dual assembly kitchens. They have a dedicated pickup window for mobile and third-party delivery orders. Fun fact: Jack in the Box has been catering to car culture since 1951, with their iconic giant clown head springing from a box to attract drivers.

Taco Bell has been on a mission to remain the fastest drive thru QSR in the land. “Defy” is Taco Bell’s two-story, four-lane, vertical lift enabled prototype restaurant debuted in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. If you are making a run for the border - Taco Bell claims this format could reduce drive thru time to less than 2 minutes but awe-inspired guests have been slowing down the process by taking videos of the impressive and unique structure.

Chick-fil-A might not be the fastest drive thru but they rank the friendliest. The brand tops the customer service charts with a friendly rating of 91% - competitors can’t break 80%! Chick-fil-A has employees outside taking guests’ orders via tablet in-line and then conducts hospitality checks throughout the drive thru process. Customers feel attended to despite how lengthy the line might get.